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Leon Panetta: Iran should respect Iraqi sovereignty and end its support to those who promote terrorism in Iraq.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
Iran should respect Iraqi sovereignty and end its support to those who promote terrorism in Iraq.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

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Panetta emphasizes the need for Iran to respect Iraq's sovereignty.

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